What is Reiki?
Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners believe that our bodies have an innate ability to heal themselves. Many people use Reiki alongside conventional medicine and find it beneficial for all kinds of situations, from chronic pain to depression.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It’s a type of alternative medicine. It's administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life force energy is low, we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it's high, we are more capable of Feeling joyful and Staying healthy.
The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words — Rei which means "soul" or “spirit” and Ki which is often translated as "universal energy."
Reiki practitioners believe that when they place their hands near someone during treatment, they are able to channel universal energy for the purpose of helping heal physical illness or psychological distress.
History
Reiki, a lost healing art, created by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan, was brought to the west through students he taught before his passing. Usui was a Buddhist monk and a trained herbalist, who developed Reiki after years of meditation and fasting. He felt a deep connection to the entire universe.
The Goal
To balance Universal Life Energy on every level - emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.
The Five Principles
The Five Principles of Reiki are the foundation of a Reiki practice and are considered to be sacred. They are as follows:
Just for today, I will live with gratitude.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not anger.
Just for today, I will work honestly.
Just for today, I will have respect for every living thing.
What Reiki Can Do For You?
Reiki can help you fall asleep easier and stay asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, improving your sleep quality is one of the best ways to boost your mood and energy levels. Reiki helps with this by relaxing muscles and reducing stress, which can contribute to balancing blood sugar levels—all helpful for getting a good night’s rest.
Reiki can make you feel calmer and more in control of your life. Many people report feeling more relaxed after receiving a Reiki treatment; in fact, studies have shown that people who receive regular treatments experience lower rates of depression than those who don’t. It's worth a Google!
Think of an instrument and one note is out of tune. Reiki (as well as alchemy sound healing) are conduits of energy and can help tune or balance your nervous system, so to speak.
Reiki can also be used as part of a self-care routine that includes meditation or massage therapy; these practices help us take better care of ourselves so we can make better choices about how we spend our time each day.
Reiki is a simple, yet powerful way to help yourself, your family, and even those around you. It can be used for everything from stress reduction to pain management, and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of Reiki or would like to schedule an appointment, follow me on instagram @artistwanderting or make an appointment at rachelstaggs.co/booking
Be your own mystic,
Rachel
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this is not a stand alone modality.
